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1. YesterdayChicago TribuneSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstSpaceX's Starship upper stage returned to its Starbase launch tower in Texas after orbiting Earth 14 times, marking the first key recovery of that vessel, though the booster failed to return.

   14 articles · Scientific American, SFGATE, Chron, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Euronews, The Weather Channel (weather.com)

   1. 2d agoScientific AmericanPickupCan SpaceX catch its Starship?
   2. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   4. YesterdayChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
   5. YesterdayYahooEarliestSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
   6. YesterdaySpace Policy OnlinePickupSpaceX Catches a Starship
   7. 23h agoThe GuardianPickupSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
   8. 23h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad
   9. 21h agoAl JazeeraPickupSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
   10. 21h agoUPIPickupSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time
   11. 20h agoDaily MailPickupElon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible pinpoint Starship landing in Texas as NASA boss praises 'magic' feat
   12. 19h agoDaily MirrorPickupSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical arms
   13. 11h agoEuronewsPickupWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
   14. 7h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arm

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence420 linked
2. 2d agoChicago TribuneFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problemsThe FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications failure at air traffic control centers, which Transportation Secretary Duffy blamed on aging technology overloaded by new equipment.

   8 articles · WIRED, Chron, SFGATE, The Weather Channel (weather.com), Daily Mail, TMZ

   1. 2d agoChicago TribunePickupFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problems
   2. YesterdayWIREDPickupThe FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over
   3. YesterdayThe Associated PressEarliestFAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Hourslong Shutdown. Duffy Blames Aging Technology.
   4. 7h agoChronPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   5. 7h agoSFGATEPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   6. 4h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupUS air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by Sunday, FAA says
   7. 2h agoDaily MailPickupSean Duffy reveals when delays at airports should finally ease after pandemonium ground stop
   8. 49m agoTMZPickupNationwide Ground Stop: Secretary Duffy Blames Router, Trump Blames Biden

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding306 linked
3. YesterdayFlorida TodaySpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from TexasSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 upper stage was caught by the Mechazilla tower at Starbase, Texas, a first, while the Super Heavy booster was diverted and lost in the Gulf of Mexico.

   5 articles · New York Post, Euronews, Space.com

   1. YesterdayFlorida TodayEarliestSpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from Texas
   2. 20h agoNew York PostPickupSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first
   3. 13h agoEuronewsPickupSpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first
   4. 11h agoSpace.comPickupWhat's next for SpaceX's Starship after epic Flight 15 chopsticks catch?
   5. 7h agoAl JazeeraPickup‘Almost magic’ as SpaceX craft caught mid-air: Why it matters

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence127 linked
4. 3d agoNBC NewsUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against RussiaZelensky publicly criticized renewed US-imposed speed restrictions on Starshield and Starlink service along Ukraine's front line, urging Washington to restore speeds.

   20 articles · 13 outlets · Euronews, POLITICO Europe, Axios, Ars Technica Space, New York Post, SFGATE, Chron, Los Angeles Times

   1. 3d agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
   2. 3d agoNBC NewsPickupUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against Russia
   3. 3d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says Starshield speed limited again, hampering Ukraine's defences
   4. 3d agoYahooPickupUkraine reports speed issues with Starshield satellite service
   5. 3d agoThe Kyiv IndependentStarshield speed restrictions return, hampering efforts to intercept Russian drones, Zelensky says
   6. 3d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupUkraine Starlink speed restrictions in effect again, Zelenskyy says
   7. 3d agoAxiosPickupZelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
   8. 3d agoArs Technica SpacePickupUkraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
   9. 3d agoNew York PostPickupUkraine faces Starshield speed restrictions again, Zelensky says
   10. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
   11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
   12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
   13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
   14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
   15. 14h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 8h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 7h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 7h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 5h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 3h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
5. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuverSpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.

   8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, New York Post, The Sun, Space.com, Le Monde

   1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
   3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
   5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
   6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
   7. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 22h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked
6. 3d agoUSA TodayPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East CoastULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight from Cape Canaveral with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, the first Vulcan flight with six solid boosters, before slipping a day to Nov. 14.

   5 articles · 4 outlets · Space.com

   1. 3d agoUSA TodayPickupPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East Coast
   2. 3d agoNASASpaceflightPickupULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payload
   3. 2d agoSpace.comPickupPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
   4. 2d agoFlorida TodayEarliestVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch it
   5. 3h agoFlorida TodayULA Vulcan suffers anomaly after return-to-flight launch from Cape Canaveral

   SpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers75 linked
7. 2d agoThe GuardianRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters againRussian drone strike hits Kyiv orthopedic hospital as Zelenskyy blames renewed Starshield speed restrictions for weakened drone interception.

   6 articles · 3 outlets

   1. 2d agoThe GuardianEarliestRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters again
   2. YesterdayThe GuardianSpaceX not being honest about ‘political’ reasons for slowing Starshield, says Zelenskyy
   3. YesterdayYahooPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   4. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   5. YesterdayYahooUkraine's Zelenskiy escalates criticism of SpaceX over speed caps
   6. 23h agoYahooPickupZelensky accuses SpaceX of lying about Starshield restrictions

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses182 linked
8. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senatorsSenators Shaheen and Coons have directed Elon Musk to preserve SpaceX records on restrictions placed on Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield access, per a WSJ report citing their letter.

   6 articles · 3 outlets

   1. YesterdayYahooEarliestDemocratic US senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink access
   2. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk faces congressional scrutiny over Ukraine Starlink restrictions
   3. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   4. YesterdayYahooPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   5. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk Asked To Preserve Documents Related To SpaceX’s Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine: Report
   6. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senators

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses171 linked
9. 10h agoAxiosSpace data centers could end stargazing as we know itA Columbia University-led report warns that proposed orbital AI data center constellations could impair stargazing, raise collision and debris risks, add launch emissions, and become military targets, urging caution before deployment.1 outletSpaceAI6 linked
10. 4d agoSpaceQ · research by SpaceXStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stagesSpaceX plans to catch both the Starship ship and its V3 Super Heavy booster at the Starbase tower on Starship Flight 15, which could launch as soon as Friday pending regulatory approval.

    3 articles · 4 outlets · Chron, The Hill

    1. 4d agoSpaceQPickupStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages
    2. 2d agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
    3. 17h agoThe HillPickupSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

    SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence94 linked
11. PE7h agoPOLITICO EuropeEstonia accuses Russia of attempted arson attack on defense firmEstonia blames Russia's GRU for a foiled arson attempt on drone maker Threod Systems and considers closing its border with Russia.1 outletDefense12 linked
12. 2d agoSpace.comDouble-catch drama: Why Starship's Flight 15 is so important to SpaceXSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 will try to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage, a first step toward full reusability and high-cadence launches by 2030.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence47 linked
13. 2d agoLos Angeles TimesUkraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks to consider wider European securityUkraine's near-1,200-drone overnight strike on Russia coincides with U.S.-brokered talks widening to European security architecture and Zelensky's renewed complaint about SpaceX Starshield speed limits on Ukrainian drones.1 outletRobotics39 linked
14. 2d agoBusiness InsiderRussia plans to launch hundreds more satellites for its Starlink alternative in 2027, Ukraine saysUkraine's military intelligence says Russia will accelerate its Rassvet Starlink-alternative constellation with hundreds of launches planned for 2027, despite deployment setbacks.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses21 linked
15. 3d agoBreaking DefenseCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of warArmy is receiving 10,000 of the first 30,000 small drones from Drone Dominance Gauntlet 1, within a program billed as a $1 billion spend over two years.

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    1. 3d agoBreaking DefensePickupCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war
    2. 3d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestInstead of stockpiling small attack drones, Army looking to simply buy new ones

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16. 3d agoArs Technica SpaceBuilding a rocket is hard. AST SpaceMobile thinks it's "simple."Ars Technica questions AST SpaceMobile's claim that its Blacklift rocket, built with Firefly engines, can be ready for launch in 2028, calling the timeline unrealistic.1 outletSpace6 linked
17. 4d agoArs Technica SpaceThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunchPentagon Office of Strategic Capital commits a $150 million conditional loan to Stoke Space and a second $150 million loan to Rocket Lab for launch capacity.

    2 articles · Ars Technica

    1. 4d agoArs Technica SpacePickupThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch
    2. 4d agoArs TechnicaEarliestThe US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch

    SpaceDefenseULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers33 linked
18. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics · research by NASANASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial PartnershipsNASA shifts SLS toward a near-Block 1 configuration using a stretched Centaur V upper stage and halts Mobile Launcher 2 work, with no new dollar figure disclosed.

    9 articles · 7 outlets · Space.com

    1. 7d agoNASASpaceflightPickupNASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE
    2. 6d agoSpace.comNASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered rover
    3. 6d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPickupNASA Advances Lunar Base Plans With New Commercial Partnerships
    4. 6d agoNASA NewsPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    5. 6d agoNASA Office of Inspector GeneralPickupMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s Future
    6. 6d agoSpace.comNASA just launched a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to award cash prizes to students that solve lunar base problems
    7. 5d agoSpace Policy OnlineNASA Shares Moon Base Progress, Contract Awards
    8. 5d agoSpaceQNASA updates Moon Base CLPS program as Canada weighs Canadarm3’s future
    9. 4d agoNASASpaceflightEarliestIsaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030s

    SpaceNASA awards first Moon Base contracts under Isaacman's revised Artemis plan370 linked
19. 4d agoBreaking DefenseDoD pushes out 3 loans totaling $450M to bolster US space companiesDoD's Office of Strategic Capital issued three conditional loans totaling $450M to Rocket Lab, Stoke Space and LeoLabs to expand space launch and radar capacity.1 outletSpaceDefense20 linked
20. 3d agoAmazon NewsHow Amazon is building an internet network 400 miles above EarthAmazon News published an explainer describing how its Amazon Leo satellite internet network operates from about 400 miles above Earth.1 outletSpace8 linked
21. 3d agoYahooTrump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine TalksWitkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks produced no major breakthroughs, while Zelensky separately complained of renewed Starshield speed restrictions hampering Ukrainian drone interception.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks44 linked
22. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of milesBreaking Defense recaps a webinar with Army DEVCOM, CNAS and Wind River officials arguing that contested-environment logistics depends on usable data, software-driven tools like NGC2, and resilient communications that can degrade gracefully.

    2 articles

    1. 4d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestWhen networks are contested, paring down the data may mean better logistics at the edge
    2. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of miles

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23. 3d agoPR NewswireTrusted Space Acquires Falcon ExoDynamics to Deliver End-to-End Trusted Autonomy for National Security SpaceTrusted Space has acquired El Segundo-based Falcon ExoDynamics to pair vehicle-level autonomy with its mission-level command-and-control software for national security space customers.1 outletSpaceDefense1 linked
24. 5d agoDroneLifePentagon Commits Up to $450 Million to Expand U.S. Drone ManufacturingOffice of Strategic Capital awarded Neros Technologies a $450M conditional loan to expand domestic small drone component manufacturing.

    2 articles

    1. 6d agoDefense NewsEarliestNeros to expand domestic drone production with $450M Pentagon loan
    2. 5d agoDroneLifePickupPentagon Commits Up to $450 Million to Expand U.S. Drone Manufacturing

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25. 4d agoSpaceQRocket Lab Q3 2026: Neutron orders pile up before first flightOffice of Strategic Capital announces a $150 million conditional loan commitment to help Rocket Lab fly Neutron more often after its first launch.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers19 linked
26. 4d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineWith $1.5 Trillion Defense Bill Unlikely, Congress Weighs OptionsWhite House seeks $1.5 trillion for FY2027 defense, split between a $1.15 trillion base bill and $350 billion reconciliation, but experts see it as unlikely to pass before the December 11 funding deadline.1 outletSpaceDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck21 linked
27. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: SourcesSpace Systems Command awards Viasat an IDIQ with a $450M ceiling to design, field, and scale the Missions Operation Center for the Space Data Network Backbone.

    4 articles · 2 outlets

    1. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources
    2. 9d agoDefenseScoopPickupPentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization efforts
    3. 9d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestDoD taps Viasat to field operations ‘center’ for Golden Dome satellite data relay network
    4. 3d agoBreaking DefenseSDA explores integration of SpaceX laser communication terminals with missile tracking sats

    SpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract71 linked
28. 5d agoPayloadRep. Mike Haridopolos on NASA’s Future After the Blue WaveRep. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the House space subcommittee, says bipartisan support will carry NASA funding and the Artemis schedule through the incoming Democratic House, with a continuing resolution as fallback.1 outletSpaceNASA science cuts and authorization bill await incoming Democratic Congress48 linked
29. 5d agoThe Planetary Society AdvocacyCLPS: NASA's commercial Moon landing missionsThe Planetary Society published an explainer overview of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, tracking past, ongoing and upcoming commercial Moon landing missions.1 outletSpace25 linked
30. 5d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineSpace Force Taps Viasat for $450M Ops Center to Harmonize Data NetworkSpace Systems Command awarded Viasat an IDIQ contract with a $450M ceiling, including a $115M initial tasking order, to design and field the Space Data Network mission operations center.1 outletSpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract23 linked
31. 5d agoSpaceQ · research by MDA SpaceFirst Globalstar 2-R satellites pass initial in-orbit testsMDA Space reports that the first eight Globalstar 2-R satellites have passed initial on-orbit functional tests, with orbit raising underway for two of them.1 outletSpace2 linked
32. 5d agoPayloadRocket Lab Ups Neutron Launch Price Ahead of ‘27 DebutRocket Lab raises the list price of a dedicated Neutron launch from $55M to $70M.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers18 linked
33. 6d agoArs Technica SpaceNew Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden DomeArs Technica analysis predicts the incoming Democratic Congress will strip Space-Based Interceptors from Trump's Golden Dome and rename the missile defense program, as several key Republican backers leave Congress.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress13 linked
34. 6d agoFox News · research by Lockheed MartinNext Generation OPIR GEO: Building America’s gateway to the future of space-based missile warning and trackingLockheed Martin promotes its Next Gen OPIR GEO missile warning satellite program for the Space Force, describing it as an advance over SBIRS for tracking hypersonic and maneuvering threats.1 outletSpaceDefense1 linked
35. 10d agoAir & Space Forces Magazine · research by Office of Strategic CapitalPentagon Loans $150M to LeoLabs to Build Ground RadarsOffice of Strategic Capital offers LeoLabs a conditional $150 million loan to expand U.S. radar manufacturing and add radars globally by 2030.

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    1. 10d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineEarliestPentagon Loans $150M to LeoLabs to Build Ground Radars
    2. 2d agoAir & Space Forces MagazinePentagon Gives $150M Loan to Rocket Lab to Boost New Vehicle’s Launch Cadence

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36. 6d agoAxiosElon Musk's empire braces for Democratic crackdownAxios reports that after the midterms Democrats are positioning to scrutinize Elon Musk's DOGE work, his government contracts, his Texas-based companies, and his AI and data center businesses.1 outletSpaceAI40 linked
37. 8d agoSpace.comSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)SpaceX launched the classified USSF-432 mission for the U.S. Space Force on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg.

    2 articles

    1. 8d agoSpace.comEarliestSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)
    2. 3d agoSpace.comPickupSpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

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38. 6d agoArs Technica SpaceSpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official saysSpaceX's launch chief Kiko Dontchev told a Florida conference that the company now sees itself as an infrastructure company and is rapidly adopting AI across engineering, including Grok-based debris detection.1 outletSpace20 linked
39. 6d agoThe GuardianMore than 400,000 Russians killed fighting in Ukraine war, leaked data suggestsA leaked Rosstat dataset obtained by Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow suggests more than 400,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, as Abu Dhabi peace talks loom.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks19 linked
40. SPO6d agoSpace Policy OnlineWhat’s Happening in Space Policy November 8-14, 2026Space Policy Online previews a crowded week of space policy events, centered on a Senate Commerce nominations hearing for NASA and FCC posts and the Vulcan and Starship launches on November 13.1 outletSpace42 linked
41. 6d agoSemaforUS, Russia, and Ukraine to hold talks in Abu DhabiSemafor reports that US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to hold their first direct talks in nine months in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war, with experts skeptical of a breakthrough.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks20 linked
42. 7d agoThe GuardianUkraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the warA Guardian feature argues that space has become central to the Ukraine war, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian space facilities, Russian counterspace harassment, Starlink disruptions, and Ukraine's push for sovereign satellites and interceptors.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses46 linked
43. 7d agoDefense OneTough choices, uncertainty, and scrutiny may lie ahead for defense contractorsDefense One reports that experts expect a lame-duck push for defense funding, Pentagon trade-offs under a possible continuing resolution, and tougher Democrat-led congressional scrutiny of contractors with White House ties, including SpaceX's Golden Dome work.

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    1. 9d agoDefense OneDefense Business Brief: The DIB vs. 2027’s Democrat-led Congress
    2. 7d agoDefense OneEarliestTough choices, uncertainty, and scrutiny may lie ahead for defense contractors

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44. 8d agoAtlantic CouncilPutin wants peace talks. He doesn’t want peace.Atlantic Council commentary argues Putin is using Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as a procedural gesture while offering no real concessions, and that Trump administration steps have eased pressure on Moscow.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks35 linked
45. 8d agoSpaceQ5N Plus carries the space index through a Thursday sell-offSpaceQ's weekly market recap reports that 5N Plus led a 2.7 per cent weekly gain in the SpaceQ Canadian Space Index after its third-quarter results lifted its shares 29.3 per cent for the week.1 outlet12 linked
46. 9d agoAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsFAA Unveils Commercial Space Safety Rules Ahead of 2027 OverhaulThe FAA has proposed three rules changing flight-abort and termination requirements and reentry casualty risk accounting for commercial spaceflight, with a broader licensing overhaul slated for 2027.1 outletSpace4 linked
47. 9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesChina expanding laser arsenal to blind and destroy US satellitesMitchell Institute reports that a DIA assessment warns China is building up laser and directed-energy arsenals to blind or destroy US and allied satellites, with space-based platforms possibly fielded by the late 2020s.1 outletSpaceDefense7 linked
48. 9d agoDefense NewsRussia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv saysUkrainian military intelligence says Russia is already using its Rassvet satellite network, a Starlink analogue, for military communications and drone control over Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses40 linked
49. 9d agoNASASpaceflightStarship Flight 15, a dual catch attempt, awaits FAA green lightStarship Flight 15 is set for a no-earlier-than 13 November launch attempting to catch both booster and ship, but the date hinges on the FAA granting a licence modification for the ship catch.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence20 linked
50. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial satSpace Force chief Gen. Douglas Schiess says U.S. space and intelligence agencies tracked Russia's Cosmos 2612 maneuvers near an ICEYE radar satellite and are capturing lessons learned.

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    1. 11d agoDefenseScoopEarliestSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites24 linked
51. 9d agoPayloadOp-ed: Why Did Russia Bother with X36?Russian satellite Kosmos 2612 closely approached ICEYE radar satellite X36 and an op-ed argues this was a close-target reconnaissance to build a jammer or spoofer against ICEYE SAR imagery used in Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseCounterspace threats to commercial satellites10 linked
52. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near MoonSpace Force Chief Gen. Douglas Schiess declined to disclose the types of weapons deployed in orbit while citing a Russian satellite's approach to an ICEYE commercial satellite as a reason for stronger space awareness.

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    1. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near Moon
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupSpace Force Chief Eyes Growth in Components to Meet Operational Demand
    3. 9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesEarliestSpace Force Chief Keeps Orbital Weapons Details Under Wraps, Stresses Need for Space Awareness

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites38 linked
53. 9d agoDefense OneBlue wave presages a defense-spending showdownPentagon seeks a $1.1 trillion base budget for FY2027 plus $350 billion through a reconciliation bill, which faces likely defeat in the new Congress.1 outletSpaceDefense16 linked
54. 9d agoNASASpaceflightStoke Space evaluating expansion of Cape site for second Nova padStoke Space has been granted Right of Entry by Space Launch Delta 45 to study a northern Cape Canaveral site as a second Nova launch pad, while its first Pathfinder booster ships to SLC-14.1 outletSpace3 linked
55. 10d agoBreaking DefenseUkraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problemsUkraine's chargé d'affaires says Kyiv is starting talks with the Pentagon on a new SpaceX Starshield contract ahead of the mid-2027 expiry, while answers about an October service disruption are still pending.1 outletSpaceDefense39 linked
56. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief warns post-election budget delays could slow expansion plansSpace Force chief Gen. Douglas Schiess says prolonged post-election budget uncertainty is blocking new programs and complicating workforce expansion, while he remains confident in bipartisan congressional support.1 outletSpaceDefense6 linked
57. SPO11d agoSpace Policy Online“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next YearAdministration requests $1.5 trillion for DOD in FY2027, including $1.15 trillion in base budget and the remainder via reconciliation, with most Golden Dome funding in reconciliation.

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    1. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliest“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year
    2. 11d agoSpace Policy OnlinePickup“Blue Tsunami” Puts Democrats in Control of House and Senate Next Year

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58. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on MoonSpace Policy Online reports that China's Wang Xiang laid out a two-launch, lunar-orbit-rendezvous plan for its 2030 crewed Moon landing, with uncrewed tests slated for 2027–2029, and contrasts it with NASA's Artemis lander plans.

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    1. 12d agoSpace Policy OnlineEarliestChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on Moon
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